Government of New Brunswick

Applications

Eligibility

The following three criteria must be met for an application to be considered under the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund:
 

1. Application is within the limits of the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act


Applications must be consistent with the parameters outlined in the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act.
 

2. Clear New Brunswick Focus


Applications must demonstrate a clear New Brunswick focus.

Examples applicable:

  • New Brunswick population is the focus of research
  • Researcher is based in a New Brunswick University
  • Program will be implemented in New Brunswick
  • Addresses an issue in a region or population of interest for New Brunswick
3. Commercial value is not the primary focus of the project


Application is not furthering commercial goals or seeking to support the cannabis industry.

Examples not applicable:

  • Discovering new strains of cannabis
  • TCH/CBD extraction technology
  • Promotion or education about a brand
  • Any promotion of cannabis consumption, including for medical purposes
     

Evaluation Criteria

The above being met, applications will be assessed against the following weighted criterion by the Advisory Committee:

  • Project description: 25%
  • Experience of the Organization or Applicant: 15%
  • Adherence / applicability to funding priorities:  20%     
  • Methodology: 30%
  • Environmental scan: 10%
  • Budget: Pass / Fail

 

Application Process

After Government announces an open call for applications, prospective applicants will submit their completed Application Form by May 16, 2022 to CEAFund/[email protected].

Applications will be reviewed to ensure they are complete and meet the eligibility criteria. They will then be considered by the Advisory Committee.

Applicants will be advised of the Committees decision and informed of next steps upon a successful application.